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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Nicholas Reese, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team member, loads munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 16. The competition pitted three of the wing’s best load crews against each other to crown the best for the first quarter of 2010. The competition consisted of a dress and appearance evaluation and composite tool-box inspection. Airman Reese was a member of the 23rd AMU’s three-man team that won the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Staff Sgt. Richard Bates, 52nd Maintenance Operation Squadron weapons load crew team chief, reviews a checklist to ensure no steps were missed after locking his munition onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 16. The competition challenged Airmen from the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to safely and efficiently load munitions onto their aircraft. Sergeant Bates was the lead member of the three-man team that won the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Staff Sgt. Rafael Gabriel, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew team chief, performs final steps from a checklist after loading munitions onto an A-10 Thunderbolt during the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 16. The competition pitted three of the wing’s best load crews against each other to crown the best for the first quarter of 2010. The competition consisted of a dress and appearance evaluation and composite tool-box inspection. The teams were challenged to have the fastest times while completing a munitions load with no safety write-ups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Tech. Sgt. James Rippy, right, 52nd Maintenance Operation Squadron loading standardization crew team member, references a procedural checklist for accuracy as Staff Sgt. Jonathon Adams, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead crew team member, watches over his shoulder during the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 16. The competition pitted three of the wing’s best load crews against each other to crown the best for the first quarter of 2010. The competition consisted of a dress and appearance evaluation and composite tool-box inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Zachary Rubinstein, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew team member, ensures the MHU-83 jammer boom is in the correct position during the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 16. The MHU-83 jammer was chosen for the competition because of its challenging maneuverability as compared to other jammers. Airman Rubinstein bested two other Airmen and was crowned 52nd FW Jammer Driver of the Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Evaluators observe Airman 1st Class Zachary Rubinstein, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew team member, as he positions the MHU-83 jammer boom during the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 16. The MHU-83 jammer was chosen for the competition because of its challenging maneuverability as compared to other jammers. Airman Rubinstein bested two other Airmen and was crowned 52nd FW Jammer Driver of the Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Staff Sgt. Rafael Gabriel, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load team chief, ensures an A-10 Thunderbolt’s gun panel is closed during aircraft preparation at the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 16. The competition pitted three of the wing’s best load crews against each other to crown the best for the first quarter of 2010. The competition consisted of a dress and appearance evaluation and composite tool-box inspection. The teams were challenged to have the fastest times while completing a munitions load with no safety write-ups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Master Sgt. Paul Connelly, right, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, watches the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 16. The competition challenged Airmen from the 52nd AMS to safely and efficiently load munitions onto their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Heather Perez, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew team member, drives an MHU-83 jammer during the 52nd Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Quarter competition April 16. The MHU-83 jammer was chosen for the competition because of its challenging maneuverability as compared to other jammers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)